Helma got up and went to the company with Neil the next day.On the way, Helma checked with Ronan about her afternoon schedule.Ronan answered as he drove. "Your afternoon schedule can be adjusted, but there is one scheduled meeting. Several managers flew in from Pacific City specially for this meet
Benjamin had left, leaving Helma. Her eyes wandered to the door, where a small window offered glimpses of the outside world. Even with just a door between them, it felt like a canyon separated them.Warm afternoon sunlight filtered through, prompting Helma to close her eyes momentarily. On waking ea
Helma's fingers tightened, then relaxed."Now that we're here, I'll consider our next steps when I return home."Owen raised an eyebrow, "Next steps? Well, we'd naturally host a wedding, get that marriage certificate, making it easy for the birth certificate when the baby arrives."A slight twitch a
Anger surged in Richard, and he swung his fist at Owen. Just inches from his face, Owen caught the blow."Dad, I'm not a child anymore.""What are you implying? Now that you've taken over the Pearce business, you think you can defy me? Think I won't take it all back?"Owen's smile was enigmatic, chi
A fire ignited in Cole's heart, refusing to be doused.He glanced through the frosted glass, knowing that Helma was on the other side.For the sake of Owen and the Pearce Group, she had come to negotiate with him, willing to give up two percentage points of profit from the Westwood redevelopment.Th
Chandler's eyes sparkled. "Do you mean it?"Liam playfully slapped Chandler's shoulder. "Hold on to your excitement."Chandler thought for a second. "Look, Cole, the Millen family has been gunning for Guller Group in Pacific City. If I also target the Pearce family, people will think it's a full-on
Neve stared at the man sprawled on the bed, envy consuming her.Had Cole's heart truly tilted towards Helma?She had tackled Helma before but hadn't anticipated her resilience.Not just the Kings, but even folks like Chris were in Helma's corner, making Neve feel deserted.Was it all about the King'
"If she's as exceptional as they say, let's bring her on as my special aide," Helma remarked with a twinkle in her eye.Neil quirked an eyebrow, teasing, "I've long suggested you get an assistant of your own, but you were adamant about sharing Ronan with me. Poor guy's been doing double the work for